General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry - 4th edition
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Chapter 13, Problem 89P
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The purpose of oxidation reaction of benzene to phenol in the body should be explained.
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Benzene rings are non polar and water insoluble compounds which can be oxidized into phenol which is more polar and water soluble.
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Chapter 13 Solutions
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry - 4th edition
Ch. 13.1 - Convert each condensed structure to a complete...Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 13.1PCh. 13.1 - Complete the structure of zingiberene, a component...Ch. 13.2 - Prob. 13.2PPCh. 13.2 - Prob. 13.3PCh. 13.2 - Prob. 13.3PPCh. 13.2 - Prob. 13.4PPCh. 13.3 - Prob. 13.5PPCh. 13.3 - Prob. 13.4PCh. 13.3 - Prob. 13.6PP
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